Check: GEN000000-HPUX0270
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN000000-HPUX0270
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The /var/adm/userdb directory must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The /var/adm/userdb directory is the system user database repository used for storing per-user security configuration information. If the configuration is modified maliciously, individual users may gain unauthorized system access.
Check Content
If the system is configured for Trusted Mode, this check is not applicable. For SMSE: Verify the directory has no extended ACL. # ls -lL /var/adm/userdb If the permissions include a “+”, the directory has an extended ACL, this is a finding.
Fix Text
If the system is operating in Trusted Mode, no fix is required. For SMSE: Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z /var/adm/userdb
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-52437r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-40450
Group Title: GEN000000-HPUX0270
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |